'The Odd Couple' (CBS)

Matthew Perry is Oscar (and also a co-writer of the pilot), Thomas Lennon is Felix, and Neil Simon's nearly 50-year-old play is endlessly adaptable. This could really hit the CBS sweet spot.

Matthew Perry is Oscar (and also a co-writer of the pilot), Thomas Lennon is Felix, and Neil Simon's nearly 50-year-old play is endlessly adaptable. This could really hit the CBS sweet spot. (Getty Images)

Matthew Perry is Oscar (and also a co-writer of the pilot), Thomas Lennon is Felix, and Neil Simon's nearly 50-year-old play is endlessly adaptable. This could really hit the CBS sweet spot.